Harry Potter: Quidditch Championshas been long awaited by many players worldwide, and now, it’s finally here. For months, players have been dreaming of flying on the fastest brooms while participating in fast-paced Quidditch matches againstfamous Hogwarts characters. However, to do so, they must play intelligently and strategically.
As with any other game, players should expect a learning curve before mastering their flying and playing skills in the Quidditch arena. There are several achievements to obtain,a few brooms to unlock, and a wide range of upgrades to take advantage of. Here are some keybeginner tips forHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions.
5Don’t Underestimate The Golden Snitch
It Might Not Be Worth As Much Anymore, But It Still Counts
Unlikeother sports games, both Muggle and not, Quidditch has the curious rule that when the Golden Snitch is caught, the match is automatically over—at least it was that way in the cinematic universe. Players who are new to the game might still have that idea in mind; however, it’s no longer the case inHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions. In fact, the Golden Snitch in this game has been considerably nerfed, reducing its value from 150 to 30 points.
Because of this, many players make the mistake of disregarding the Golden Snitch, as it doesn’t seem to make as much of a difference anymore. However, considering that the flying golden ball appears twice (unless time runs out) in every match inHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions, if a single team catches it both times, that’s 60 points, or 60% of the score needed to win. Ideally, players should focus on both ensuring their Seekers are well-trained at catching Golden Snitches, and their Chasers at scoring with the Quaffle.
4Try Campaign Mode First
Ideal Before Jumping Into Online PVP
One everlasting truth about any discipline is that the most important element to achieving success is practice, practice, practice.Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis a competitive game, and as such, there will always be some players who are better than others. The only way to turn the tides is to practice using Campaign Mode.
This game mode not only allows players to earn Cups and achievements but also tests them with AI that gets more and more difficult as they win matches. This is ideal to correct any weaknesses players might have in the way they play.
3Upgrade Consciously
Some Upgrades Are More Worth The Effort Than Others
One of the best features ofHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsis that it allows players to upgrade their match equipment to increase certain stats that can give them an edge during heart-racing competitions. As players are already aware, Quidditch is played on flying brooms, and just like racing cars, different components can make them perform better or worse.
As players progress through the game and win matches in different Cups and arenas, one of the rewards they will receive is game-specific currency that they can use to upgrade three main stats of their brooms: Speed, Durability, and Agility. Each stat will affect how players' brooms work and should be prioritized differently depending on the position they’re playing. For example, those playing as Chasers might want to focus on increasing their Speed skills, whereas those playing as Keepers should prioritize skills related to Agility in order to keep Quaffles from the opposing team away from their goalposts.
Players can also use their earningsfor cosmetic customization, which adds another layer of freedom to the game. And the best part is, that there are no microtransactions (which is rather rare for a modern game), so every upgrade and the currency to obtain it is earned in-game.
2Master The Positions
Understanding How Each Position Works is Key To Winning A Match
In the early days of theHarry Pottercinematic universe, fans were presented with the existing Quidditch positions: Chasers, Beater, Seeker, and Keeper. Each one has its own purpose and must be treated differently. Learning every position, their strengths and weaknesses, and how it feels to play with them can help players get a better understanding of the playing field and gain an edge over the competition.
While learning all the positions will take time, players must take into account that knowing how tochase the Golden Snitch as a Seeker, is just as important as learning how to keep Quaffles away from goalposts as a Keeper. And the same goes for Chasers and Beaters and their respective roles. Most players will only take the time to practice a few positions and be done with it. Being different in that regard and knowing exactly how every position in the field works, isa smart, strategic move.
1Dodging Is A Golden Skill
Bludgers Can Make Or Break A Match if Players Aren’t Careful
Evasion is one of the most important skills inHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and many other games, for that matter. Throughout the game’s matches, players in the Beater position will continuously try to hit members of the opposing team with Bludgers, and, if they’re successful, a considerable advantage could arise.
Typically,Beaters will try to hit Chasers and Seekersin an effort to stun them, make them lose momentum, and eventually knock them off their broom. This can not only turn the tide of a match rather quickly, but might even cause a Seeker to lose the Golden Snitch to the opposing team’s Seeker. Learning how to dodge incoming Bludgers can help players keep momentum and stay on their broom throughout the match, which is an advantage that should never be underestimated.
